City Council approves sanitation fee increase

City officials say further increases will only be proposed if it's found to be necessary to maintain the operation and fund balance reserve.

If the recommended Consumer Price Index fee increase was denied, the sanitation fund would not meet city reserve requirements starting in 2013-14 and all available unrestricted fund balance would be depleted within a four-year period.

"No one cherishes having to do increases," said Councilman Corey Calaycay before the vote.

Additionally, the council approved tax-exempt financing for Scripps College up to $50 million dollars. The city has held hearings in the past for similar bond-funding plans for Pilgrim Place, Western Christian Schools, the Webb Schools and Mt. San Antonio Gardens.

The item places no financial responsibility on the city, officials said.